CAD Designer

CAD Designer Glasgow Salary starting from £45,400 to £56,750 Permanent/Hybrid Closing Date: 23/09/2026

Help us create a better future, quicker! At SP Energy Networks our focus is on harnessing technology and innovation to create the networks of the future. Our team is building a dynamic network to meet the changing demands for electricity and increasingly, renewable electricity - safely, securely and sustainably in the communities we serve. At SP Energy Networks, we know people are central to building a better future, quicker and we are seeking new talent to join our team.

As a CAD Designer, you will play a key role in supporting Scottish Power’s expanding Drawing Office, delivering engineering drawing solutions for a portfolio of over 150 projects and more than £30m of annual network investment. Supporting the transition from ED2 to ED3, you will produce accurate, compliant and high-quality drawings for Electrical Protection & Control projects, working collaboratively with engineers and stakeholders to ensure the safe and efficient delivery of critical network infrastructure.

• Produce 2D drawings and 3D models for transmission and distribution projects.
• Develop feasibility and detailed design drawings to support project delivery.
• Ensure all outputs meet health, safety, quality and environmental standards.
• Manage your workload effectively and deliver work to agreed timescales.
• Maintain drawing databases and support controlled design change processes.
• Review and assess engineering drawings during approval stages.
• Promote drawing standards, procedures and quality assurance requirements.
• Collaborate with project teams and stakeholders, providing regular progress updates.
• Support continuous improvement within the Drawing Office.

• Experience producing engineering drawings and models within a utility, infrastructure or engineering environment.
• Strong knowledge of AutoCAD and Autodesk design tools such as Revit and Civil 3D.
• Understanding of drawing standards, quality processes and health and safety requirements.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across project teams.
• HNC qualification in a relevant engineering discipline or equivalent industry experience.

• HNC in Computer Aided Design, Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent drawing office experience.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and other Autodesk design software.
• Full UK driving licence with the ability to attend site when required.

As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, you can also enjoy a number of other benefits. With our pension scheme, we’ll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%. At Scottish Power, we believe it’s the little things we do in life that make a big difference. From helping you look after your family’s wellbeing, save for your future and take personal steps for climate action - our benefits are designed to help you do just that - so that you have everything you need to take care of your world - today and tomorrow.

That’s why our benefits include:

• 36 days annual leave
• Holiday purchase - perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave
• Share Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme
• Payroll giving and charity matched funding
• Technology Vouchers - save more and spread the cost of your technology purposes
• Count us in - pledge to reduce carbon emissions and help fight climate change
• Electric Vehicle Schemes - to help you transition to green/clean driving
• Cycle to Work scheme and public transport season ticket loans
• Options to purchase dental insurance, private medical insurance, health cash plan and annual health assessments
• Life Assurance (4x salary)
• Access to Savesmart financial wellbeing…